Honouring Space: Iltja Ntjarra/Many Hands Art Centre 2017

Pmara Nunakanna Ntarterrah (Look After Our Country)*

Drawing inspiration from the historical Hermannsburg Church, Honouring Space evolved over the 10 nights of Parrtjima – A Festival in Light.

Honouring Space is presented in collaboration with Iltja Ntjarra/Many Hands Art Centre, which supports Hermannsburg School-style watercolour artists who paint in the tradition of their grandfather and relative, Albert “Elea” Namatjira. His ongoing legacy continues to assist the economy of the community as their painting honours country.

*This Western Arrarnta title was given to Parrtjima by the artists at Iltja Ntjara Many Hands Arts Centre. At the festival site, the original soundscape and information will include descriptions in Arrernte provided by a local Arrernte elder, Felicity Hayes, and an Apmereke-artweye for Mparntwe, Benedict Kngwarraye Stevens.